‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran-war drags on

A diplomatic rift between the US and Germany over the war on Iran has escalated into a broader debate about Europe's transatlantic ties. Germany's Chancellor has accused the US of having "no strategy" in the conflict, sparking a heated discussion. The US has announced plans to redeploy 5,000 troops from German soil, including a Stryker Brigade, which had been mentioned by the US President in 2020. The move is seen as "foreseeable" by the German defence ministry, but has raised concerns among Republican politicians.